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5/27/2015 02:57:30

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Score/Reasons = 9, reasons such as nice meat looks moist, etc

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score/reason 8 good color, nice arrangement, looks like i can see brush marks in the sauce, two bones showing on the two ribs on the left takes away from uniformity, cut lines could be a little straighter

BBQ.TOM - CMJ

5/27/2015 03:25:39

Score/Reasons = 7, looks dry, uneven coloration, uneven slicing,

Suggestions/Comments = try to match up ribs together that have been cut apart (common edge) - not a judging point, but would make things look a lot better.

Suggestions/Comments = make better cuts/sharper knife. Add BBQ sauce then put back on smoker for 15-30 minutes to get a better glaze on ribs. Spray with apple juice

Hank CBJ/KCBS

5/27/2015 03:40:08

Score=9

Nice box. Can't see the rib meat in the picture only the bark (as with most Rib photos) might get a different score if seen in person

Doyle, KCBS CMJ/CTC

5/27/2015 03:44:34

8 - Ribs have a nice color, but the presentation has gaps and the cuts are uneven.

Frank KCBS MCBJ CTC

5/27/2015 04:07:57

Score/Reasons = 9, Good color, meat looks good.

Suggestions/Comments = Some judges will mark you down for the wavy cuts and the brush strokes. Work on the knife skills for better scores.

Ike, KCBS CBJ

5/27/2015 04:18:09

Score = 9

Although the picture isn't quite clear these ribs look great. Sauce is close to the limit.

Mike Cannon

5/27/2015 04:26:31

7 - nothing special = flat appearance.

beth S

5/27/2015 04:32:42

I love these ribs. I would rate a 9. Good color and looks moist.

George

5/27/2015 04:38:15

8 - Looks too dark.

Doug KCBS MCBJ & CTC

5/27/2015 05:00:26

Score = 8, Cuts aren't very straight. Can see brush marks in the sauce.

Comments: The main reason this box is an 8 and not a 9 is the cuts. The ribs look a little dark, but I think that is from the photo. Also can see brush marks in the sauce. Mist the ribs with some water, apple juice or what ever you like and it will give them a nice glossy shine. Fix those two issues and you will get 9's all day long.

Shawn-KCBS CBJ CTC and Comp Cook

5/27/2015 05:52:20

8. Brush marks are very clear. Still a good entry.

Dan KCBS CTC,MCBJ

5/27/2015 05:58:09

9

karl dahlin

5/27/2015 06:18:31

score-8

Perry Morris

5/27/2015 06:29:09

7. Brush marks, looks like it needs a little more shine. Sauce looks thick and clumpy

Achu

5/27/2015 06:39:26

Score/Reasons = 7, looks not so appetizing...

Suggestions/Comments = Brush marks are exaggerated and uneven. Looks dry, even with a lot of sauce on it.

Vern - KCBS MCBJ

5/27/2015 06:42:43

8 - Rib cuts need to be more uniform and brush marks in the glaze need to be eliminated. You're close to a 9...

John - KCBS / MCBJ, CTC, Rep; MBN & MIM Judge

5/27/2015 10:45:31

Score/Reasons: 8 - Nice color, could use a little more "pop." Slices are a bit irregular. Photo is foggy so it's a bit difficult to say much more.

Suggestions/Comments: A quick spritz would have helped add the "pop." Please do your best to straighten out the curvy slices . . . even though they were adjacent, it was distracting.

GregG KCBS/MCBJ, CTC

5/27/2015 10:57:41

8- Slight dry appearance, could be the photo.

ModeBS

5/27/2015 11:21:36

solid 8

/dev/bbq KCBS CBJ

5/27/2015 12:20:12

8. Nice color, appreciate not over saucing, but look a tad dry. Otherwise appear not overdone but do worry might not be done enough based on pull back. Could go a 7 as a result.

8 - Could be the picture but the rib color doesn't look that great. Cutting of the ribs could be more even.

Pete KCBS

5/29/2015 08:22:02

Score 7, has the appearance of being a bit overcooked. Better lighting and actual tasting may tell a different story but from the photo it's just above average but not excellent.

Wayne KCBS/CBJ

5/30/2015 04:15:35

Score/Reasons = 7 This above average entry might score higher in person... in the photo the color does not pop. Overall, the arrangement looks good, there is however inconsistency in the slicing. The sauce appears uneven and has obvious brush strokes.

BLUESMOKE MCBJ/COMP COOK

6/1/2015 10:47:36

8.......Nice color. No shine. Brush marks. meat looks dry.

Just improve on the above comments and the score goes up

Jean CMJ

6/3/2015 16:38:21

Ribs have no character, dull looking In the box. All same dark color. Looks like there is only three when there are 6'

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